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New car - Need new detail kit help
Well it's been ages since I've truly taken care of car myself as far as detailing goes. With a new car I've purchased this past weekend I decided it was time to start detailing myself again.
Anyway that mean I need an entire kit from soap to mits to waxing. I had planned to go the Zaino route but everybody on here seems to recommend exceldetails?
Anyway I'm not to particular on brand but I'd love to find away to keep this beautiful red long lasting on my car.
So does anybody have any suggestions on what exactly I should get and hopefully 1 or two stores I can purchase form? Also it seems a porter cable is needed so I plan to pick one up also.
Appreciate the help.
Anyway that mean I need an entire kit from soap to mits to waxing. I had planned to go the Zaino route but everybody on here seems to recommend exceldetails?
Anyway I'm not to particular on brand but I'd love to find away to keep this beautiful red long lasting on my car.
So does anybody have any suggestions on what exactly I should get and hopefully 1 or two stores I can purchase form? Also it seems a porter cable is needed so I plan to pick one up also.
Appreciate the help.
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if time isn't a problem then let excel hook you up with everything you need...it beats wasting gas driving all over town trying to find all the products that you need..and for the most part the products that he is going to sell you are just a few dollars more than what you would spend at your local autozone or whatever
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Originally Posted by mrclrider
if time isn't a problem then let excel hook you up with everything you need...it beats wasting gas driving all over town trying to find all the products that you need..and for the most part the products that he is going to sell you are just a few dollars more than what you would spend at your local autozone or whatever
Well that and I've never used a porter cable before.
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i think alot of people prefer other products over zaino because you can imitate the results, without spending as much.
i dont think excel has COMPLETE kit with everything in it. but im sure he'll have something to fit your needs. or just look around the forums and just copy a product list from some of our forum detailers
i dont think excel has COMPLETE kit with everything in it. but im sure he'll have something to fit your needs. or just look around the forums and just copy a product list from some of our forum detailers
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Originally Posted by bo0sty
i think alot of people prefer other products over zaino because you can imitate the results, without spending as much.
i dont think excel has COMPLETE kit with everything in it. but im sure he'll have something to fit your needs. or just look around the forums and just copy a product list from some of our forum detailers
i dont think excel has COMPLETE kit with everything in it. but im sure he'll have something to fit your needs. or just look around the forums and just copy a product list from some of our forum detailers
The thing I like about Zaino from what I've seen anyway is that after time layer after layer it just looks beautiful. Car shine seems better as time goes on not worse. I'd be curious about products similiar to Zaino though.
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Well I took a look at size and I'm going to pick up the Euro Pro Bucket Kit and the Excel Gold kit along with a porter cable and Optimum Car Wash.
What I'm struggling with though is what wax, polish, sealant and any other products I'll need to go with. Does anybody have any suggestions.
Also I've never used a porter cable are there additional pads I should buy?
What I'm struggling with though is what wax, polish, sealant and any other products I'll need to go with. Does anybody have any suggestions.
Also I've never used a porter cable are there additional pads I should buy?
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for pads, depends how bad your paint is. probably get an orange pad, a whit pad and a red pad. seeing as you have a new car you may or may not need the orange pad.
i think for polishes, try the optimum trail pack from excel.
then you can probably go ahead and zaino your car or use a sealant then top it with some wax
i think for polishes, try the optimum trail pack from excel.
then you can probably go ahead and zaino your car or use a sealant then top it with some wax
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Originally Posted by bo0sty
for pads, depends how bad your paint is. probably get an orange pad, a whit pad and a red pad. seeing as you have a new car you may or may not need the orange pad.
i think for polishes, try the optimum trail pack from excel.
then you can probably go ahead and zaino your car or use a sealant then top it with some wax
i think for polishes, try the optimum trail pack from excel.
then you can probably go ahead and zaino your car or use a sealant then top it with some wax
I'm assuming you mean the optimum sample pack? So I can test it out and see if I'm happy with the quality. I'll pick that up then and for sealant/wax would the optimum poliseal be a good choice? Not sure on the wax maybe the Optium Spray Wax or is the poliseal enough?
Appreciate the help. From past cars I thought I had a decent idea on how to do it properly. A few days of reading has shown me I didn't. Just not sure on products now.
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i dont think its exactly perfect since its new, usually theres some fine imperfection you need to polish out.
ya sample pack...my bad.
i dont know why but no one really uses poliseal for a standalone sealant, most use it as base for the sealant. alot of people on the forums use Four star ultimate paint protection for a sealant. i have experience it first hand and it goes on easy comes off easy. ive only had it on fer a couple weeks but from what i can tell its still alive and well.
for wax its up to you, although you don't really need it. its not for protection but more for looks...since you already have sealant. i don't really like spray wax cause its hard to control and itll go everywhere. just stick with the conventional paste wax. i personally like p21s wax its a little pricy but it gives the car a nice wet look.
ya sample pack...my bad.
i dont know why but no one really uses poliseal for a standalone sealant, most use it as base for the sealant. alot of people on the forums use Four star ultimate paint protection for a sealant. i have experience it first hand and it goes on easy comes off easy. ive only had it on fer a couple weeks but from what i can tell its still alive and well.
for wax its up to you, although you don't really need it. its not for protection but more for looks...since you already have sealant. i don't really like spray wax cause its hard to control and itll go everywhere. just stick with the conventional paste wax. i personally like p21s wax its a little pricy but it gives the car a nice wet look.
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one last thing since its new the one thing i would be sure to start early and often is taking car of your leather(if you have it). paint can always be corrected later, but creases in leather are impossible to get out. invest in a good leather cleaner and leather conditioner.
one last thing since its new the one thing i would be sure to start early and often is taking car of your leather(if you have it). paint can always be corrected later, but creases in leather are impossible to get out. invest in a good leather cleaner and leather conditioner.
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Originally Posted by bo0sty
i dont think its exactly perfect since its new, usually theres some fine imperfection you need to polish out.
ya sample pack...my bad.
i dont know why but no one really uses poliseal for a standalone sealant, most use it as base for the sealant. alot of people on the forums use Four star ultimate paint protection for a sealant. i have experience it first hand and it goes on easy comes off easy. ive only had it on fer a couple weeks but from what i can tell its still alive and well.
for wax its up to you, although you don't really need it. its not for protection but more for looks...since you already have sealant. i don't really like spray wax cause its hard to control and itll go everywhere. just stick with the conventional paste wax. i personally like p21s wax its a little pricy but it gives the car a nice wet look.
ya sample pack...my bad.
i dont know why but no one really uses poliseal for a standalone sealant, most use it as base for the sealant. alot of people on the forums use Four star ultimate paint protection for a sealant. i have experience it first hand and it goes on easy comes off easy. ive only had it on fer a couple weeks but from what i can tell its still alive and well.
for wax its up to you, although you don't really need it. its not for protection but more for looks...since you already have sealant. i don't really like spray wax cause its hard to control and itll go everywhere. just stick with the conventional paste wax. i personally like p21s wax its a little pricy but it gives the car a nice wet look.
Pretty much what I put together from excel is:
Euro Pro Kit
Excel Gold Kit
Porter Cable
Optimum Car Wash
303 Protectant for dash
Fine Grade Clay
4star Tire Gel
4star Wheel Cleaner
Optimum Trio Smpler
Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection w/PC Booster
and a white and red pad.
Don't think I'm missing anything at this point?
Originally Posted by bo0sty
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one last thing since its new the one thing i would be sure to start early and often is taking car of your leather(if you have it). paint can always be corrected later, but creases in leather are impossible to get out. invest in a good leather cleaner and leather conditioner.
one last thing since its new the one thing i would be sure to start early and often is taking car of your leather(if you have it). paint can always be corrected later, but creases in leather are impossible to get out. invest in a good leather cleaner and leather conditioner.
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ps, my car is soo slick i can hardly keep the water on it while i am washing it....it runs off faster then i can put it on....
on the tires i am using an otc product, amorall extreme tire gel...its the bomb...i have tried all kinds of stuff, but this stuff rocks...i only need it about every 3rd wash...
on the tires i am using an otc product, amorall extreme tire gel...its the bomb...i have tried all kinds of stuff, but this stuff rocks...i only need it about every 3rd wash...
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i would get an orange pad just in case, or an extra white pad. as you might need a more agressive polish or pad.
fourstar leather and conditioner sounds good. just care for the vinyl like you would leather. also get an upholstery brush to work in the product.
im not sure if 303 cleans(someone correct me if im wrong), might wanna get a otc interior cleaner like meg's quick interior detail. you can also use the 303 for your engine bay, protects and keeps engine looking new.
your also gonna need some quick detailer or lube for your clay. you can get a OTC quick detailer. i think you should get Optimum No rinse Wash. with ONRW you can kill two birds with one stone. you can dilute the product with water for multiple products. you can make quick detailer or use it as a no rinse wash thats eco friendly.
might want a glass cleaner and maybe some extra microfiber towels.
other than that looks pretty solid. i think you might need a backing plate if you buy the PC not sure. might wanna look into a UDM. i personally have a UDM so i can not provide an input on which one to get.
fourstar leather and conditioner sounds good. just care for the vinyl like you would leather. also get an upholstery brush to work in the product.
im not sure if 303 cleans(someone correct me if im wrong), might wanna get a otc interior cleaner like meg's quick interior detail. you can also use the 303 for your engine bay, protects and keeps engine looking new.
your also gonna need some quick detailer or lube for your clay. you can get a OTC quick detailer. i think you should get Optimum No rinse Wash. with ONRW you can kill two birds with one stone. you can dilute the product with water for multiple products. you can make quick detailer or use it as a no rinse wash thats eco friendly.
might want a glass cleaner and maybe some extra microfiber towels.
other than that looks pretty solid. i think you might need a backing plate if you buy the PC not sure. might wanna look into a UDM. i personally have a UDM so i can not provide an input on which one to get.
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ps, my car is soo slick i can hardly keep the water on it while i am washing it....it runs off faster then i can put it on....
on the tires i am using an otc product, amorall extreme tire gel...its the bomb...i have tried all kinds of stuff, but this stuff rocks...i only need it about every 3rd wash...
on the tires i am using an otc product, amorall extreme tire gel...its the bomb...i have tried all kinds of stuff, but this stuff rocks...i only need it about every 3rd wash...
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i dont think excel has COMPLETE kit with everything in it.
Originally Posted by bo0sty
i would get an orange pad just in case, or an extra white pad. as you might need a more agressive polish or pad.
im not sure if 303 cleans(someone correct me if im wrong), might wanna get a otc interior cleaner like meg's quick interior detail. you can also use the 303 for your engine bay, protects and keeps engine looking new.
other than that looks pretty solid. i think you might need a backing plate if you buy the PC not sure. might wanna look into a UDM. i personally have a UDM so i can not provide an input on which one to get.
im not sure if 303 cleans(someone correct me if im wrong), might wanna get a otc interior cleaner like meg's quick interior detail. you can also use the 303 for your engine bay, protects and keeps engine looking new.
other than that looks pretty solid. i think you might need a backing plate if you buy the PC not sure. might wanna look into a UDM. i personally have a UDM so i can not provide an input on which one to get.
303 Protectant does not clean, however 303 does make a cleaner.
The UDM by PC comes with a yellow flexible 5" backing plate. Not like the PC kit that comes with the polishing pad, and affixed rigid black backing plate.
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